I'd go with the Sony MDR-7510 or Sony MDRZX700. In addition to good, balanced sound; they isolate well; are comfortable; and are more durable. In the U.S. they are in the same general price range of the cans you listed.

The 7510 is around twice as expensive her, but I will have a look at the MDRXZX700, thanks for the recommendation.

I've had bad experiences with Onkyo A/V receivers trying to power even moderatley difficult to drive headphones. I don't know your individual receiver, but based on where it falls in the Onkyo line, I'd bet it won't propely power the HD 650.

Your genres aren't mine, so the best I can do for now its to point you to the the first post of this thread. There you will find links to two buying guides. Go to them and look for cans rated a "1". I can't even tell you to go up to a "2" because I had trouble with the Ultrasone Pro 750 losing its bottom end when driven from an Onkyo A/V receiver--and it is rated a "2". Off course not all cans are listed in the guides.

Beyond the "1" list, you should be safe with Grados, Alessandros and Sonys. Since my iPhone does at a least a fair job with the Koss ProDJ100 and (even better) with the Shure SRH 840 (which is rated both as a "1' & "2" in the guides). Those are probably OK too. The Denon D2000 through D7000 will be at least OK out of your receiver.

Hi First of all, I've had enough of headsets crappy output ( former Razer Megaldon user)

I am planning to get HD800. I seek advice from experienced users who have tried most of the setups that improve it's overall performance. Pardon my newbiness, but I'd like a simple answers that would get my HD800 rolling perfectly.

Little tips about my daily usage:

- Average music (pop, rock, classic & jazz)

- Gaming, using Skype/Ventrilo (willing to use an external mic)

- Movies of all kind

- Bass is candy!

I am honored to be a member here. I should've joined this website 10 years ago, when I started my audiophile passion.

I got very good results with the HD800 out of the modestly priced Schiit Bifrost/Lyr combo. With the right tubes in the Lyr I got a glimpse of how capable this headphone is. It requires careful component matching to get the most out of (something that may end up being a greater expense than anticipated). That's why I no longer have the Lyr and will soon be moving the Bifrost on, despite how well they perform. The HD800 deserves better and I know I'll be rewarded when I get it right.

The HD800 has precise imaging and a spacious soundstage, making it great for movies. In terms of music, I don't find it weak for any genre in particular, but this will boil down to preference. You should really try to audition rather than relying on impressions online.

I got very good results with the HD800 out of the modestly priced Schiit Bifrost/Lyr combo. With the right tubes in the Lyr I got a glimpse of how capable this headphone is. It requires careful component matching to get the most out of (something that may end up being a greater expense than anticipated). That's why I no longer have the Lyr and will soon be moving the Bifrost on, despite how well they perform. The HD800 deserves better and I know I'll be rewarded when I get it right.

The HD800 has precise imaging and a spacious soundstage, making it great for movies. In terms of music, I don't find it weak for any genre in particular, but this will boil down to preference. You should really try to audition rather than relying on impressions online.

Thanks for your quick reply olor1n.

Unfortunately, I live in Asia, and we don't have such places for auditing headphones. There is no shop that sells the HD800 even. That's why I am ordering the headphone to be shipped here. As well as I will be looking forward purchasing a setup online.

But first, I am seeking advice for the perfect combination (amps/DAC/cables) to run this monster perfectly. For now, I will be plugging it to Creative Xi-Fi blaster.

I can't really recommend any other components other than the one I've heard the HD800 on. I've owned some Audio-GD stuff in the past and while they were good for other headphones I've owned I doubt they'd be a great match for the HD800. Perhaps to get you started I can list some of the components I'm looking to upgrade to -

dacs

NAD M51

Schiit Gungnir

amps

Eddie Current S7

Woo Audio WA2

Schiit Mjolnir

Violectric V200

DNA Sonett

If your budget is more generous than mine you may want to ask around in the Summit-Fi section.

I can't really recommend any other components other than the one I've heard the HD800 on. I've owned some Audio-GD stuff in the past and while they were good for other headphones I've owned I doubt they'd be a great match for the HD800. Perhaps to get you started I can list some of the components I'm looking to upgrade to -

dacs

NAD M51

Schiit Gungnir

amps

Eddie Current S7

Woo Audio WA2

Schiit Mjolnir

Violectric V200

DNA Sonett

If your budget is more generous than mine you may want to ask around in the Summit-Fi section.

- I am planning to put up 2k for both Headphone and its gears.

- I enjoy detailed yet deep sounds.

- They cover most of my music/gaming/movie needs

I already know about the LCD-2s. But they don't do all the job rock/gaming-wise.

DACS:

I will look for what you suggested

Amps:

I received decent feedbacks of the DNA Sonett. That will be my choice for sure.

Any advice on the cabling? And PC to Headphone setup ?

I will thankful If you can explain how Amps and DACs are used to produce better sound on headphones like HD800.